The following is a short, self-administered, self-scoring test that can help any business owner or manager prioritize their intentions for 2017: Do YOU say … Read more
How to Become the Business Partner You Want to Be
This time of year has always been a time of reflection and prognosis for the year ahead. I remember years ago being asked by an HR publication to give my … Read more
3 Ways The ‘Best Places to Work’ Ignite Engagement
If business leaders refuse to settle for second best in consumer satisfaction, then it should also be unacceptable to hold back from becoming one of the … Read more
How HR Can Help The Business Stay Relevant In A Changing World
The November HR Roundtable was doing its best to play the part of soothsayer and look ahead to what hasn’t happened yet. The topic was “Anticipating the … Read more
5 Tips to Improving Your Leadership Skills
Gallup estimates that manager’s account for at least 70% of the variance in employee engagement scores across business units. Team effectiveness depends on … Read more
For 2017 I Wish For Effective Leadership
With the holiday season upon us, now is a good time to pause and reflect on current trends and developments in business – and in the spirit of the … Read more
Get Those Goals Down to a Final Four
If you are a college basketball fan like I am, when you hear the words “Final Four,” you smile. I hope that, after reading and applying what I am sharing … Read more
3 Steps to Making Feedback A Habit
The strongest way to make a new culture stick is by transforming new behaviors into regular habits. To really make feedback a part of your culture, follow … Read more
Real Leaders Are Self-Aware
I listened intently as one of my executive leaders had to take a call from a key client. Evidently things had gone sideways and the client was frustrated … Read more
All Change Will Be Resisted, So Focus On the Transition
Change is never easy. Change and transition is a bumpy process. But why is change so hard? Change is hard because it is an emotional experience for most. … Read more